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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,750.92, 221,832.50 and 89,130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,750.92, 221,832.50 and 89,130.28 is: 122,997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,750.92 : 221,832.50 = 89,130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,750.92/221,832.50 = 89,130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,750.92x = 221,832.50 × 89,130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,750.92x = 19,771,992,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771,992,838.10/160,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,997.70

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